Ionising Radiation
Quantum and Nuclear

Infra-red receiver

Teaching Guidance for 14-16 PRACTICAL PHYISCS

To make the infrared receiver you need:

  • infrared phototransistor
  • linear miniature pre-set potentiometer, 100 kW, (vertical mount) (Rapid 67-0315)
  • 0.1 pitch stripboard
  • 3 mm LED clip (JPR 850-090)
  • socket 4 mm red (JPR 705-205)
  • socket 4 mm black (JPR 705-206)
  • halved square section 'plastic down pipe' approx 9 cm long (DIY store)
  • connecting wire

Assemble as shown in the diagram:

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Ionising Radiation
can exhibit Alpha Decay Beta Decay Gamma Decay
is used in analyses relating to Radioactive dating
involves Ionisation Unstable Nucleus Nuclide
can be analysed using the quantity Half-Life Decay Constant Activity
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